Alexander the great

Battle Of Chaeronea

338 BCE

Alexander led a
cavalry against the
sacred Band of
Thebes to
demonstrate his
military worth
during the Battle of
Chaeronea

Alexander becomes ruler of Macedonia.

336 BCE

Alexander's father was assassinated, and he claimed the Macedonian throne, killing his rivals before they could challenge his sovereignty.

Wins battle at Issus against Darius

333 BCE

Alexander and his men encountered a huge Persian army led by King Darius near the city of Issus.

Wins siege of Tyre; attacks Gaza, which falls

332 BCE

Alexander ordered his men to build a causeway to reach Tyre, amassed a large fleet and finally breached the city walls.

Founds Alexandria. Wins Battle of Gaugamela against Darius

331 BCE

Alexander faced Darius and his enormous troops at Gaugamela, Darius fled and was killed by his own troops, thus Alexander proclaiming himself king of Persian.

Sacks and burns Persepolis; trial and execution of Philotas; assassination of Parmenion

330 BCE

Alexander ordered the death of one of his most esteemed generals, Parmenion.

Alexander marched on Punjab, India

327 BCE

Alexander marched towards Punjab, India, some tribes surrendered peacefully, and others did not.

Wins Battle of river Hydaspes against Porus; Bucephalus dies

326 BCE

Alexander met with King Porus of Paurava, Porus's army was less experienced than Alexander's, but he had a secret weapon, but he was still defeated, and Alexander's beloved horse died.

Alexander the Great dies

323 BCE

After being head of a huge empire, Alexander died in June at the age of 32.

Kills Black Cleitus for an insult at Samarkand.

328

Alexander killed Cleitus because he continually insulted him and minimized his achievements.